LSC CPSV (PURDUE UNIV WEST LAFAYETTE) : LSC CPSY (PURDUE UNIV ) Introduction to Astonomy Laboratory Manual - Softcover

Shipsey, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007353949X ISBN 13: 9780073539492

Publisher: Learning Solutions, 2005

Synopsis

This introductory astronomy LM contains observing and lab- oratory activities that are an essential part of an intro- ductory two-semester descriptive astronomy course. The primary aim of the LM is to give the student an appreciation of the night sky. Observing activities include a compre- hensive guide to the constellations,how to find the ecliptic and the determination of North,latitude,and length of the year. Indoor activities include building a telescope,determining the composition of stars using spec- troscopes,building a scale model of the solar system,determining the age of the Universe,and the search for planets around other stars.

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Solutions
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 007353949X
• ISBN 13: 9780073539492
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 284